In this podcast episode, we explore a range of intriguing topics, starting with Amazon's significant investment in the AI startup Anthropic. We also delve into the exciting potential discovery of large natural hydrogen reserves in the Midcontinent Rift. A particularly fascinating discussion centers on the surprising origins of modern cancer chemotherapy. It turns out that the effects of mustard gas on rapidly dividing cells during World War I played a crucial role in the development of life-saving cancer treatments. This highlights how even the darkest moments can lead to unexpected positive outcomes.